Apple Pay use in France 2024 | Statista (2024)

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Apple Pay use in France 2024 | Statista? ›

Six out of 10 respondents from France indicated they had used Apple Pay in a POS setting between July 2023 and June 2024 - with an additional two out of 10 saying they used Apple Pay during this same time for online payments.

Yes, all retailers who accept contactless payments will accept Apple Pay, whether they're in the UK or overseas. Just remember, different transaction limits will apply depending on which country you're in.

Countries within Europe that accept Apple Pay include Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Kazakhstan, Jersey, Latvia, ...

Six out of 10 respondents from France indicated they had used Apple Pay in a POS setting between July 2023 and June 2024 - with an additional two out of 10 saying they used Apple Pay during this same time for online payments.

In the same way that your Travel Money Card works, Apple Pay will use the currency of the country you are in, meaning you don't have to select specific currencies whilst paying – it's all done behind the scenes for you.

Roughly one out of 10 Apple Pay users are from the United States.

As of June 2023, the most of the people who pay for their purchases online using Apple Pay are in the United Kingdoms and the United States.

Google Pay is much less used than Apple Pay (10.3 percent of digital wallet in-store purchases). Google Pay charges a fee for debit card transfers. Google Pay's user base is growing more slowly than Apple's.

What is the Apple Pay limit in Europe? ›

Europe. You might not be able to use Apple Pay for purchases over 20,000 AMD. You might need to enter your PIN for purchases over 25 EUR. You might need to enter your PIN for purchases over 80 AZN.

Can I use Apple Pay abroad? Apple Pay works in countries and regions that support contactless payments. Confirm with your bank, and ask about any fees they may charge for overseas usage.

No annual fees. No late fees. No foreign-transaction fees. No over-the-limit fees.

Transactions, returns and credits made in a currency other than U.S. dollars will be converted into U.S. dollars. We do not add any foreign exchange rate fee to these Transactions. The conversion will be performed by Mastercard International, the payment network associated with your Account (the "Network").

Apple Pay allows you to make payments in offline mode (when you're unable to use your data or Wi-Fi), or during a call.

Offline use: "But what if my phone doesn't have an internet connection?" It's a valid question, but it's not something you need to worry about. With Apple Pay, you'll be able to make purchases even when you're offline, even when your phone is in airplane mode.

Mobile payments are becoming popular in France, particularly because they're convenient and easy to use. The French use well known mobile payment options such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. There are also local digital wallets and apps, such as Paylib, Lyf and Lydia.

Yes, you can! iPhones are compatible with GSM networks, which is the standard in Europe. Make sure you have an unlocked phone to avoid restrictions from your carrier.

Apple Card Mastercard is accepted worldwide at merchants that accept Mastercard. Apple Pay is accepted worldwide at merchants that accept Tap-To-Pay. Apple Card also has no foreign transaction fees.

Users can now add Navigo card to Apple Wallet and tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for rides in the metro, train, bus, and more in the Paris region. Users can also buy ride passes from the Île-de-France Mobilités iOS app or directly from Apple Wallet and use their Apple device to tap and ride.